A twisty domestic suspense debut where literally everyone is lying with a twist I didn't see coming. This was great on audio and had compellingly flawA twisty domestic suspense debut where literally everyone is lying with a twist I didn't see coming. This was great on audio and had compellingly flawed anti-heroines. Loved it! A great GMA book club pick for anyone who enjoys a good psychological thriller! Recommended for fans of books like Verity by Colleen Hoover....more
This was a SOLID romantasy debut that had me sold with the Outlander references but had me sticking around for the great audiobook narrators and the iThis was a SOLID romantasy debut that had me sold with the Outlander references but had me sticking around for the great audiobook narrators and the interesting amnesia plot that has a young woman waking up with no memory of her past and being mistaken for a late 19th century Gilded Age New York heiress.
Things get a little out there towards the end with body possession, fated lovers, evil goddesses trapped in a Hellmouth but I was honestly here for it all. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review! Would recommend for fans of authors like Kelley Armstrong....more
Told with tons of humour, this heartfelt friends to lovers romance set in NYC features Bennett - a floundering millennial trying to move on after losiTold with tons of humour, this heartfelt friends to lovers romance set in NYC features Bennett - a floundering millennial trying to move on after losing her fiancee too soon.
After a disastrous first date gone wrong, Bennett and Henry agree to be friends and embark on a series of adventures around the city designed to help Bennett find her passion for life again.
Incredibly relatable, this debut tackles tragic loss, grief, guilt, anxiety and depression and coping with watching a parent who is losing themselves to dementia.
It was great on audio, funny and very moving and I loved how the author was able to strike a great balance of levity and emotional depth. Highly recommended for fans of Cara Bastone's Promise me sunshine.
Many thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!
⚠️CW: side character (parent) with dementia/alzheimer's...more
A cute workplace romance debut that takes place at an amusement park. This was good on audio and perfect for fans of Julie Olivia's Honeywood series. A cute workplace romance debut that takes place at an amusement park. This was good on audio and perfect for fans of Julie Olivia's Honeywood series. I enjoyed this one a lot but there wasn't anything spectacular about it for me. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review....more
A fresh and original debut that reimagines a world in which Harriet Tubman has come back to help get a broadway version of her life story made with3.5
A fresh and original debut that reimagines a world in which Harriet Tubman has come back to help get a broadway version of her life story made with the help of Darnell, an up and coming hip-hop producer. This was great on audio with an original song included at the end and while it might not be for everyone, I thought it was thought-provoking, fresh and more relevant than ever. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!...more
This was a compelling multigenerational domestic drama about an Iranian American family that spans generations. While I loved the audiob3.5 rounded up
This was a compelling multigenerational domestic drama about an Iranian American family that spans generations. While I loved the audiobook narration for this debut, I felt that it was difficult to stay invested as the novel is long and alternates timelines, perspectives and countries often. Moving nonetheless with strong female characters, I look forward to reading more by this author and would recommend for fans of authors like Marjane Satrapi and Marjan Kamali's book, The stationery shop. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!...more
This was a cute coming of age YA graphic novel about two best friends who have one last summer to spend together before one moves away. But when DaisyThis was a cute coming of age YA graphic novel about two best friends who have one last summer to spend together before one moves away. But when Daisy gets a new boyfriend she finds herself wanting to spend more and more time with him, leaving Agnes all alone. A bit angsty and the art has strong goth vibes but it was still a good book about female friendship. ...more
I've been seeing 'Make room for love' on so many book rec lists and I finally made time to read this indie queer romance gem featuring a South Asian tI've been seeing 'Make room for love' on so many book rec lists and I finally made time to read this indie queer romance gem featuring a South Asian trans woman and an Asian butch lesbian who become roommates and eventually more. Unexpected bonus points that a lot of the book deals with fighting for unions and worker's rights. The romance is a slow burn but it works for the characters who are recovering from a toxic ex and grieving the death of a sister respectively. There's great communication, spicy moments and some great food. Highly recommended, especially for the Trans Rights Readathon!...more
A strong YA fiction debut about a year in the life of Camila, an anxious, fat, queer Cuban American teen as she navigates coming out to her extended fA strong YA fiction debut about a year in the life of Camila, an anxious, fat, queer Cuban American teen as she navigates coming out to her extended family, new romantic relationships, friendships and the dissolution of her own parent's marriage.
I thought Camila's mental health (anxiety and panic attacks were really well done and she sees a therapist to help her manage it). The book also has fantastic and diverse queer characters (Camila's main love interest in the book is a biracial trans/nonbinary individual, her best friend is poly and is dating someone with multiple partners and it turns out her father is also bisexual).
Great on audio narrated by Yenni Ann and highly recommended for fans of authors like Laura Taylor Namey, Alexis Castellanos or Jessica Parra. Many thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review....more
This book follows a group of interconnected NYC and LA elder millennials in their 'early thirties' as they navigate, love, loss, divorce, infertility,This book follows a group of interconnected NYC and LA elder millennials in their 'early thirties' as they navigate, love, loss, divorce, infertility, abortion, suicidal ideation, alcoholism, depression, career ups and downs, celebrity culture and journalism and more. I fear that anyone who dives into this debut blind expecting a light, frothy romcom will be grossly disappointed.
While I did find parts slow-moving and I doubt I would have finished if I hadn't listened to the audiobook version, I still think it will resonate deeply with a certain demographic of readers (perhaps those younger than me). It touches on some heavy topics and is definitely NOT a romance even though parts have romantic storylines.
The audio narration was good with a full cast and I would recommend this to fans of authors like Camille Kellogg or books like The Christmas orphans club. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @simon.audio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!...more
This was a steamy, slow burn, dual POV, forced proximity racing romance between Blake, a driver in need of a PR boost who has to work on his memoir wiThis was a steamy, slow burn, dual POV, forced proximity racing romance between Blake, a driver in need of a PR boost who has to work on his memoir with Ella, a sports journalist/former podcaster. I loved this one a lot. There's great mental health and therapy rep (Blake has generalized anxiety disorder) and Ella is working with a therapist to deal with the sexual harassment she endured at her last job. As the two globe trot from FI races around the world, they grow closer and closer until things combust ending in a fantastic grand gesture podcast apology. Great on audio and perfect for fans of books like Lauren Asher's Dirty air series. ...more
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